Table of Contents
Advertisement
Trace around the frame members, and then use a ruler to mark rivet locations
3. Remove any screws holding the panel to the frame and remove the aluminum panels. Keep the #8
screws to help with aluminum positioning later during build-up.
4. Using a ruler and marker, mark every 3 inches along the centerline of the pen outline that you made
on the aluminum.
5. Drill the marks with ⅛" drill bit.
6. Position your frame in your workspace with plenty of room to move things around. Use jack-stands
or 4" blocks to put the frame 4" above the ground. This is close to ride height, making the suspension
easier to position.
Having disassembled the donor or obtained the individual parts and prepared and modified them, you are
now ready to begin assembly of your car. We will begin with the chassis and address each assembly in a
sequential fashion.
TOOLS: Eye protection, drill w/#8 hex nut driver, ⅛" drill bits, drill, rivet tool, silicone, caulk gun, #8
self tapping screws.
PARTS: Engine bay aluminum (FFR# 10892).
1. Before you install the front suspension, you need to position and install your left and right engine bay
aluminum pieces and aluminum firewall. The engine bay panels look like big letter "F's." Secure the
panel in the original position as received from factory using positioning screws. Note where the
aluminum touches.
2. Using a ruler and marker, mark every 3 inches along the centerline of the pen outline that you made
on the aluminum. The middle of the "F" will need to be pushed into the frame in order to fasten it to
the ¾" tubing.
3. Drill the marks with ⅛" drill bit.
4. Remove the panel and clean off the drill shavings.
5. Apply silicone to ¾" tubular steel frame where aluminum will touch.
6. Attach the panel with sheet metal screws then rivet the panel in place.
7. Position the large firewall using the sheet metal holes as a guide to see where to apply silicone.
8. Remove the firewall.
Engine Bay Aluminum
41
www.factoryfive.com
508-291-3443
.
Advertisement
Table of Contents
